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Klonoa is a side-scrolling platform game viewed from a "2.5D" perspective. The player moves the protagonist, Klonoa, along a path in a two-dimensional fashion, but the game is rendered in three dimensions. This allows the path followed to curve and for the player to interact with objects outside of the path. The player defeats enemies by utilizing Klonoa's weapon, the "Wind Bullet", a ring that fires a burst of wind. If the wind hits an enemy, Klonoa lifts the enemy above his head. From this position, he can throw the enemy into another enemy to defeat them, or use the enemy to perform a double-jump. If the player holds the jump button, Klonoa floats in mid-air for a short duration, which increases the jump length.

Many small modifications were made to the gameplay to make it "much more intuitive and easier to control", according to producer Yoshizawa. These include the speed at which Klonoa runs, the length of his shot, and adjusting the hit range of the enemies.

The game includes both English and Phantomile voice overs.

Klonoa has been given a deeper voice in the English version (you can hear this in one of the videos posted above). I'm not sure if you'll be able to switch back to his original voice or not since no one has ever asked about it in an interview.

Multiple control methods are supported, including the Classic Controller and holding the Wii Remote "NES Style."

A new "Whirlwind" attack that stuns enemies has been added. You activate it by shaking the Wii remote, but it will be available with all control methods.

The game will include a "Reverse" mode that has you playing all of the levels backwards.

There will be unlockable costumes for Klonoa.

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I think this might be my first topic. I looked at other game topics to get ideas on how to structure the OP, but let me know if you have any advice or suggestions about it.

Normally I'm not big on remakes, but I'm pretty excited about this one. I don't think it will replace the original PS1 game for me, but I'm happy that people will finally be able to play the game without paying high prices on eBay. This is also the first time that there's been a console game in the series since Klonoa 2 came out in 2001. If the sales are good enough, maybe it will convince them to make a new game or something.

When I checked to see if there was a thread for the game, I was surprised that you hadn't already made one.

I managed to get the game for $10 from the local video store. It's not in the best condition and the cover is faded, but it plays fine. I was also overjoyed to buy it because that specific copy was the first PS1 game I ever played/rented.

Klonoa: Moonlight Museum for the WonderSwan was the one I payed a fortune for. I probably should have put that money towards buying a nice copy of the original game, but oh well.

It's kind of hard to believe that the first/last time i played this game was roughly a decade ago i rented it from one of the local stores but got stuck on one of the late game levels and was never able to beat it, hopefully i can beat it now though.

Edit: Cant remember much about the originals soundtrack, but the second game has fantastic music.

I just noticed that they increased Klonoa's HP from 6 to 10. If you combine that with the Whirlwind attack, it sound like this version will probably be a lot easier..

Honestly, I think it only ever mattered with the final boss. You usually die from messing up a jump, rather than running out of health.

[edit] Wow, his new voice is weird. Why does the original trailer have the original voice and the gameplay vid another...

Oh, heh. I think I was too busy flailing my arms and shouting "AHH, CHANGE!" to even think about that.

I think it's because his new voice is only for the English release. From what I've seen, the Japanese version of the game used his original voice. I'm hoping that the new one is only used in the "English" voice over and the Phantomile voice over will have his original voice.

Some PS1 soundtrack samples for urahonky. I think remake uses the original versions of the songs, but I'm not 100% sure. If anyone wants to compare, the WiiFolder trailer in the OP uses "Windmill Song" and the gameplay video uses "Forlock Twist."

Really, you don't like Cursed Pamela? That's one of my favourites, it makes me replay the boss fight just to hear it again.

I probably should have been more specific with that comment. I do like Cursed Pamela, and Baladium's Drive is probably my favorite song in the game. The rest of the Boss songs don't really do it for me, though.

I was reading Wikipedia's info on the remake and realized that I forgot to pick up the issue of Nintendo Power that had a cover story on the remake.

Many small modifications were made to the gameplay to make it "much more intuitive and easier to control", according to producer Yoshizawa. These include the speed at which Klonoa runs, the length of his shot, and adjusting the hit range of the enemies. Additions to the gameplay are centered around unlockable features, such as additional costumes and reversible levels designed for "the hardcore fans".

I'm wondering if Reverse Mode will involve playing the levels from End to Beginning or if it will just be a Mirror Mode. There was an interview that made it sound like you'd be playing from end to beginning (even though it's impossible in some levels), but I saw a screenshot that suggested Mirror Mode.

When you play the game in reverse you may become flustered because everything is backwards. It creates a new challenge. Also there are secret areas to explore in Reverse Mode. Make sure to look out for them.

I think I misread it this first time around, which is what got me confused.

How I learned not to buy GBA games from eBay: I saw a copy of Klonoa: Empire of Dreams with a "Buy It Now" price of $5. I was having trouble locating a copy in any of the local stores and the price was really tempting, so I grabbed it. When the cart came, the plastic wasn't quite the right color, the image on the poorly made sticker was stretched out of proportion, and the game even had a splash screen for/intro the group that dumped the game.

At the time, none of the local stores had it new or used. I eventually came across a new copy at ShopKo of all places. (.. Or maybe it was K-Mart. Can't quite remember. Well, it was some store that I would never think to check.)

That reminds me, how's Dream Champ Tournament? I meant to pick it up a while back but never got around to it.

I grabbed Klonoa 2 from a Blockbuster for ten bucks awhile ago, but I didn't like it very much. The pacing was pretty bad. I mean, you'd get into a great level, and then you'd finish it, and then the story sequences really slow it down.

I realized that Klonoa 2's story bugged me after I finished the game and the hype started to wear off. If you liked the gameplay but not the pacing, you might still look into the remake. It's been a few years since I last played Klonoa 2, but I'm thinking that Klonoa 1's story segments are much shorter. Unless they made them longer in the remake, that is.

maximumzero: It's hard to resist at that price. I think I'll go ahead and order it tomorrow.